Stolen in Seconds: Why aren't carmakers doing more?
Marketplace compares some of Canada’s most stolen vehicles to the same makes and models sold in the U.K. and reveals how the same cars sold overseas have additional security features that aren’t provided in Canadian cars.
Watch Marketplace Fridays at 8 p.m., 8:30 p.m. in N.L., on CBC-TV and anytime on CBC Gem.
Marketplace compares some of Canada's most stolen vehicles to the same makes and models sold in the U.K. and reveals how the same cars sold overseas have additional security features that aren't provided in Canadian cars.
In the U.K., cars are graded on their anti-theft measures, putting pressure on manufacturers to step up. Critics say the reason they don't in Canada is clear: outdated legislation means no one is forcing carmakers to add extra security.
- Watch the full Marketplace episode Friday at 8 p.m., 8:30 p.m. in Newfoundland, on CBC-TV and anytime on CBC Gem or YouTube.
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